Can Devin AI really replace Software Engineers? World's first AI software engineer 🤔

Ghulam Abbas
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Devin is a super-smart computer program created by a company called Cognition. It's like having a really clever assistant for software engineering tasks. With just a simple instruction, Devin can write code, build websites, and make software all on its own.

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Ghulam Abbas
Devin is available for early access, and one can use or “hire” Devin by joining the waitlist: cognition-labs.com
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Joep van den Bogaert
Not replace, but make them more productive probably!
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Gurkaran Singh
Devin AI sounds impressive, but replacing software engineers? As a tech enthusiast who's tinkered with various projects, I'd say AI can definitely assist in coding tasks, but the human touch and creativity of a software engineer are irreplaceable. Let's see if Devin can handle the late-night debugging sessions and endless coffee runs too!
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Abdellah
If the demos they've shown are accurate, which they seem to be, then many SWE roles are likely to be affected by AI-driven systems. Individuals, not necessarily engineers but those with technical or general backgrounds, could benefit from this. You'll need simply to provide the AI with context and the necessary abstractions to solve problems. The fact that it can search on internet, debug and fix issues, shows that the tool can be a productivity winner for small missions or problems. Ofc someone will be using it to deliver more quickly !
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Ashley from Shadow
I think the state of AI right now isn't to replace but to assist!! I could devin taking over mindless tasks so that devs can focus more on the problem solving aspect
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Zoya Shah
Branded hoodies emblazoned with the slogan "Can Devin AI really replace Software Engineers? World's first AI software engineer" caught attention at the tech conference. The provocative query sparked debates among attendees. Many pondered the implications of AI advancements on traditional job roles. Despite skepticism, some experts lauded Devin AI's capabilities, foreseeing a future where AI significantly impacts software development. Time will tell whether Devin AI truly reshapes the industry landscap.
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